4 | FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE | WEST HAWAII TODAY EVERYTHING Fiction book club meets Tuesday Kona Stories hosts a fiction book club discussing “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel on Tuesday. Kirsten Raymonde will never forget the night Arthur Leander, the famous Hollywood actor, had a heart attack on stage during a production of King Lear. That was the night when a devastating flu pandemic arrived in the city, and within weeks, civilization as we know it came to an end. Twenty years later, Raymonde moves between the settlements of the altered world with a small troupe of actors and musicians. They call themselves “The Traveling Symphony,” and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten the tiny band’s existence. And as the story takes off, moving back and forth in time, and vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic, the strange twist of fate that connects them all will be revealed. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the store. Book groups are free if books are purchased at Kona Stories, or a $5 donation is requested. Info: Brenda or Joy, 324-0350, www.konastories.com. North Kohala book group to discuss Carrie Fisher novel The North Kohala Public Library’s book group meets on Tuesday to discuss “Wishful Drinking” by Carrie Fisher. The meeting is from 11 a.m. to noon at the Kapaau library. Info: 889-6655. Honokaa Public Library celebrates 80th anniversary Celebrate 80 years with the Honokaa Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday in Hamakua. The free event will feature library recollections and music by John Keawe, as well as a scavenger hunt. Refreshments will be provided. Info: 775-8881. Hilo author pens mystery Hilo author Scott D. Smith released “Guilty Deeds” on June 6. Robert Grayson is an ex-soldier haunted by the demons of his past. Gruesome memories of combat and now of the brutal serial slayings of more than a dozen women are destroying him. Overcome with guilt, he turns himself into the police, confessing to details only the killer could know. But Detective Stephanie Monroe quickly begins to suspect this is no cutand dried case. Despite this self-proclaimed killer’s recollections of certain details, the other facts just don’t add up. To prove her hunch and to save Robert, she’ll have to catch the real killer — if he exists. “In Guilty Deeds, author Scott D. Smith has woven a tale of unreliable memories, twisted loyalties, murder and the puppet master who always seems two steps ahead,” said award-winning author and crime journalist Leif M. Wright. “It effortlessly combines bravado, terror, confusion and the sheer determination of the heroes. A rewarding and exciting page-turner.” Smith is a married father of two who has spent the last 10 years teaching high school English. Original art by Herb Kane KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION PARADE Join the annual celebration honoring Hawai‘i’s great Ali‘i Drive in Historic Kailua-Kona Village Saturday, June10 , 2017 Beginning at 9am monarch in Historic Kailua Village. This year’s floral parade features regal pa‘u equestrian units, horse-drawn carriages, decorated floats, classic cars, hula halau, marching bands, the Queen’s unit, and more. More than 120 riders on horseback! Aft er the parade, come to Hulihe‘e Palace for a Hawaiian Arts & Craft s Fair, HO‘OLAULE‘A & FREE CONCERT featuring Diana Aki and Hōkū Pa‘a “Songbird of Miloli‘i” Diana Aki Presented by Presenting Sponsors: www.KonaParade.org KAHILU PRODUCES 13 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. T H E M U S I C A L a b o u t f i t t i n g i n a n d s t a n d i n g o u t Directed by Beth Dunnington • Musical Direction by Phil Kadet Choreography by Noelani Anderson• Vocal Coaching by Val Underwood Featuring rising stars of the Big Island! KAHILUTHEATRE.ORG • 885.6868 • 67-1186 LINDSEY RD, KAMUELA, HI 96743
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